Backup dancer

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File:Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Laura Becke provides backup dancing while Mark Wills performs for Coalition forces during a recent performance at Contingency Operating Base, Speicher, Iraq, Dec 061217-A-CY421-048.jpg
A backup dancer performing for Mark Wills

A backup dancer also known as background dancer[1] is a performer who dances with or behind the lead performers in a live musical act or in a music video. Their movements (especially where there are many moving together) improve the visual aesthetics of the lead performer, and provide a symmetry and rhythm to accompany the music.

Backup dancers

Some performers began their music careers as backup dancers for other artists, including:

Gallery

See also

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